by Karen Alphonse | Jun 4, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am feeling a strong sense of rejection. I keep submitting applications, and then I hear nothing. It has been difficult keeping an upbeat spirit when I translate no news as bad news. What do you suggest? Answer: Rejection has a number of faces. ...
by Karen Alphonse | May 28, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am sick and tired of working on my resume. It is full of gaps, and I am feeling very frustrated with it. Do you have any ideas about how I can get a handle on this process? Answer: The more I do this work, the more I realize that your resume is truly a...
by Karen Alphonse | May 21, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am a college student, and I have not yet held any full-time jobs. On my current resume, I describe my internships as “unpaid.” Is this correct? Answer: That is technically correct. However, it may not be the most compelling way to describe your...
by Karen Alphonse | May 14, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I have been preparing myself for leadership for quite some time and am constantly looking for great opportunities. I have identified an Executive Director position that looks like a “dream job” for me. Is the fact that I have been a Chief...
by Karen Alphonse | May 7, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: At my prior job, I held two interim roles. One was that of Interim Executive Director for which I eventually interviewed as a permanent position, but I was not offered the job. When I showed my resume to another recruiter, he began to question me about...
by Karen Alphonse | Apr 30, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am preparing a reference list for my job search. So far, I list five male supervisors. What should I be considering when comprising my list? Answer: As a recruiter, I check for 360-degree completeness on a reference list. That is, I want to see on that...
by Karen Alphonse | Apr 23, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Question: In your opinion, what do non-profit leaders need most today? Answer: No-nonsense economies require no-nonsense leaders. Based on what we are hearing from other recruiters, search committees and those actively leading philanthropic organizations, three...
by Karen Alphonse | Apr 16, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I submitted my application to several organizations where I thought my credentials and background for senior leadership would be welcome. The response has been disappointing. What am I doing wrong? Answer: The reasons underlying lack of response frequently...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 26, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I have read many of your blogs. I use networking as a tool for professional advancement as you repeatedly suggest, but, frankly, it is not working. When I meet people and give them my card, they seem eager to help. When I contact them, few respond and those that do...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 19, 2013 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am interviewing at a distance for a leadership role with an organization based in Abu Dhabi. What should I consider prior to the interview? What should I consider regarding cultural differences? A: Overseas organizations are probably not going to fly you to a...
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